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Preface

D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes.

Manual Revisions

Revision

Date

Description

1.0

August 22, 2012

• Initial release for Revision A1

 

 

 

Trademarks

D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Copyright © 2012 by D-Link Systems, Inc.

All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc.

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Table of Contents

Preface..................................................................................

i

Manual Revisions...........................................................................

i

Trademarks.......................................................................................

i

Product Overview..............................................................

1

Package Contents.........................................................................

1

System Requirements..................................................................

2

Introduction....................................................................................

3

Features............................................................................................

4

Hardware Overview......................................................................

5

Connections............................................................................

5

LEDs............................................................................................

6

Installation..........................................................................

7

Before you Begin...........................................................................

7

Wireless Installation Considerations......................................

8

Manual Setup.................................................................................

9

Connect to an Existing Router................................................

11

Configuration...................................................................

13

Quick Setup Wizard....................................................................

14

QRS Mobile App...........................................................................

21

Set up the router using your iPad or iPhone.............

21

SharePort Mobile App...............................................................

22

App Installation....................................................................

22

Web-based Configuration Utility...........................................

26

Internet Connection Setup..............................................

27

Static (assigned by ISP).................................................

28

Dynamic (Cable)..............................................................

30

PPPoE (DSL)......................................................................

31

PPTP....................................................................................

33

L2TP.....................................................................................

35

Wireless Settings..................................................................

37

Manual Wireless Settings..................................................

38

802.11n/g (2.4GHz)........................................................

38

802.11n/a (5GHz)............................................................

39

Wireless Security..................................................................

40

What is WPA?....................................................................

40

Wireless Security Setup Wizard.................................

41

Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard....................

43

WPA/WPA2-Personal (PSK)..........................................

45

ConfigureWPA/WPA2-Enterprise (RADIUS)..........

46

Network Settings.................................................................

48

Router Settings................................................................

48

DHCP Server Settings....................................................

49

DHCP Reservation..........................................................

51

Storage....................................................................................

52

Setup Wizard....................................................................

53

Manual Setup...................................................................

55

Access Files from the Internet....................................

56

IPv6...........................................................................................

57

IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard.................

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IPv6 Manual Setup.........................................................

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mydlink Settings..................................................................

72

Advanced...............................................................................

73

Virtual Server....................................................................

73

Port Forwarding..............................................................

74

Application Rules............................................................

75

QoS Engine.......................................................................

76

Network Filters................................................................

77

Access Control.................................................................

78

Website Filters.................................................................

81

Inbound Filters................................................................

82

Firewall Settings..............................................................

83

Routing...............................................................................

85

Advanced Wireless.........................................................

86

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)......................................

87

Advanced Network Settings.......................................

89

Guest Zone.......................................................................

90

IPv6 Firewall......................................................................

91

IPv6 Routing.....................................................................

92

Tools.........................................................................................

93

Admin.................................................................................

93

Time.....................................................................................

94

SysLog.................................................................................

95

Email Settings..................................................................

96

System................................................................................

97

Firmware............................................................................

98

Language Pack................................................................

98

Dynamic DNS...................................................................

99

System Check................................................................

100

Schedules.......................................................................

101

Status....................................................................................

102

Device Info.....................................................................

102

Logs..................................................................................

103

Statistics..........................................................................

104

Internet Sessions.........................................................

105

Routing............................................................................

106

Wireless...........................................................................

107

IPv6...................................................................................

108

IPV6 Routing..................................................................

109

Support................................................................................

110

Connect a Wireless Client to your Router.....................

111

WPS Button................................................................................

111

Windows® 7................................................................................

112

WPA/WPA2..........................................................................

112

WPS.......................................................................................

115

Windows Vista®.........................................................................

119

WPA/WPA2..........................................................................

120

WPS/WCN 2.0.....................................................................

122

Windows® XP.............................................................................

123

WPA/WPA2..........................................................................

124

Troubleshooting.............................................................

126

Wireless Basics................................................................

130

What is Wireless?......................................................................

131

Tips................................................................................................

133

Wireless Modes.........................................................................

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Networking Basics..........................................................

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Check your IP address.............................................................

135

Statically Assign an IP address.............................................

136

Technical Specifications.................................................

137

Contacting Technical Support.......................................

138

GPL Code Statement......................................................

139

Warranty.........................................................................

151

Registration....................................................................

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Section 1 - Product Overview

ProductPackageOverviewContents

DIR-836LWireless N750 Dual Band Gigabit Router

Ethernet Cable

Power Adapter

If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-836L will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

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System Requirements

 

• An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem

Network Requirements

• IEEE 802.11n or 802.11g wireless clients (2.4GHz)

• IEEE 802.11n or 802.11a wireless clients (5GHz)

 

 

• 10/100/1000 Ethernet

 

 

 

Computer with the following:

 

•Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system

 

• An installed Ethernet adapter

Web-based Configuration

Browser Requirements:

• Internet Explorer 7 or higher

Utility Requirements

• Firefox

 

• Chrome

 

• Safari 4 or higher

 

Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java

 

installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.

 

 

 

• iPhone/iPad/iPodTouch (iOS 3.0 or higher)

 

• Android device (1.6 or higher)

mydlink Requirements

• Computer with the following browser requirements:

• Internet Explorer 7 or higher

(PC/Mac/Mobile Devices)

• Firefox

 

 

• Chrome

 

• Safari 5 or higher

 

 

SharePort Mobile App

• iPhone/iPad/iPodTouch (iOS 4.3 or higher)

Requirements

• Android device (2.0 or higher)

 

 

iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc.

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Introduction

The D-Link Wireless N750 Dual Band Gigabit Router (DIR-836L) comes equipped with 4 Gigabit ports to provide speeds up to 10x faster than standard 10/100 ports. It also uses 802.11n technology with multiple intelligent antennas to maximize the speed and range of your wireless signal to significantly outperform 802.11g devices.

With the addition of Intelligent Quality of Service (QoS), data streams are separated which helps organize and prioritize your network traffic so your video streaming, gaming, and VoIP calls run smoother over both your wired and wireless network.

The D-Link Cloud Service will allow you to always have access to your home network no matter where you go. Now you can monitor and manage your home network right from your laptop, iPhone®, iPad®7, or Android™ device. The cloud-enabled router can be configured to send an email to keep you informed anywhere, anytime when new devices are connecting to your network or unwanted access is detected. Monitor in real-time websites that are being visited with recent browser history displayed on the mydlink™ Lite app – which is great for parents.

The D-Link Cloud Service can detect and block unwelcomed guests who try to get into your wireless network and suspicious activities will be displayed right on your mydlink™ Lite app or browser.

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Features

FasterWirelessNetworking - The DIR-836L provides up to 750Mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio. The performance of this 802.11n wireless router gives you the freedom of wireless networking at speeds faster than 802.11g.

Compatiblewith802.11a/gDevices-The DIR-836L is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g and 802.11a standards, so it can connect with existing 802.11g and 802.11a PCI, USB, and Cardbus adapters.

Advanced Firewall Features - The Web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network management features including:

Content Filtering - Easily applied content filtering based on MAC Address, URL, and/or Domain

Name.

Filter Scheduling - These filters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of hours or minutes.

Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions -The DIR-836L can pass throughVPN sessions. It supports multipleandconcurrentIPSecandPPTPsessions,sousersbehindtheDIR-836Lcansecurelyaccess corporate networks.

User-friendlySetupWizard -Through its easy-to-useWeb-based user interface, the DIR-836L lets you control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your company’s server. Configure your router to your specific settings within minutes.

*MaximumwirelesssignalratederivedfromIEEEStandard802.11a,802.11gand802.11nspecifications.Actualdatathroughputwillvary.Networkconditionsandenvironmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.

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Hardware Overview

Connections

1

2

3

4

5

6

1

USB Port

Connect a USB flash drive to share content throughout your network.

 

 

 

2

WPS Button

Press to start the WPS process. The Power LED will start to blink.

 

 

 

3

LAN Ports (1-4)

Connect 10/100/1000 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices and game consoles.

 

 

 

4

Internet Port

Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port.

 

 

 

5

Power Button

Press the power button to power on and off.

 

 

 

6

Power Receptor

Receptor for the supplied power adapter.

 

 

 

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LEDs

1

2

1

Power LED

A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. The light will blink green during

the WPS process and will be solid orange during boot-up.

 

 

2

 

A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. If the LED is orange, the connection is good

Internet LED

but the router cannot connect to the Internet. If this LED is blinking orange, this indicates that the “on

 

 

demand” connection type is set and the Internet connection is idle.

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Installation

This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage.

Before you Begin

Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem.

You can only use the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you must turn off your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet port on the router, and then turn the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to call your ISP to change connection types (USB to Ethernet).

IfyouhaveDSLandareconnectingviaPPPoE,makesureyoudisableoruninstallanyPPPoEsoftwaresuchasWinPoet,

Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet.

SeveralInternetproviders(ISPs)suchasVerizonandAT&Twillsupplyyouwithamodem/routercombo.Pleaseverify your modem is not also a router before installing. Connecting 2 routers together may not work correctly. If you do have a modem/router combo, you must put your modem/router in Bridge mode to bypass the router functions which will allow your DIR-836L router to work properly. Please contact your ISP or refer to your modem’s user guide for more information.

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Wireless Installation Considerations

The D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business.The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:

1.Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

2.Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.

3.Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.

4.Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise.

5.If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use.

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Manual Setup

1. Turn off and unplug your cable or DSL broadband modem.This is required.

Modem

2.Position your router close to your modem and a computer. Place the router in an open area of your intended work area for better wireless coverage.

3.Unplug the Ethernet cable from your modem (or existing router if upgrading) that is connected to your computer. Plug it into the LAN port labeled 1 on the back of your router. The router is now connected to your computer.

USB

WPS

1

2

3

4

INTERNET

POWER

DIR-836L

Computer

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4.Plug one end of the included blue Ethernet cable that came with your router into the yellow port labeled

INTERNET on the back of the router. Plug the other end of this cable into the Ethernet port on your modem.

 

 

DIR-836L

Modem

 

WPS

 

 

USB

 

 

1

 

 

2

INTERNET

 

3

 

Computer

 

4

 

 

INTERNET

 

 

POWER

5.Reconnect the power adapter to your cable or DSL broadband modem and wait for two minutes.

6.Connect the supplied power adapter into the power port on the back of the router and then plug it into a power outlet or surge protector. Press the power button and verify that the power LED is lit. Allow 1 minute for the router to boot up.

 

 

DIR-836L

Modem

 

WPS

 

 

USB

 

 

1

 

 

2

INTERNET

 

3

 

Computer

 

4

 

 

INTERNET

 

 

POWER

7.Open a web browser. For first time setup, you will automatically be directed to the D-Link Setup Wizard. Skip to page 14. If the wizard does not appear, you can manually log in and configure your router. Refer to page 26.

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Connect to an Existing Router

Note: It is strongly recommended to replace your existing router with the DIR-836L instead of using both. If your modem is a combo router, you may want to contact your ISP or manufacturer’s user guide to put the router into Bridge mode, which will ‘turn off’ the router (NAT) functions.

If you are connecting the DIR-836L to an existing router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to do the following to the DIR-836L before connecting it to your network:

Disable UPnP

Disable DHCP

ChangetheLANIPaddresstoanavailableaddressonyournetwork.TheLANportsontheroutercannotaccept a DHCP address from your other router.

To connect to another router, please follow the steps below:

1.Plug the power into the router. Connect one of your computers to the router (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable. Make sure your IP address on the computer is 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is between 2 and 254). Please see the Networking Basics section for more information. If you need to change the settings, write down your existing settings before making any changes. In most cases, your computer should be set to receive an IP address automatically in which case you will not have to do anything to your computer.

2.Open a web browser, enter http://dlinkrouter.local and press Enter. When the login window appears, set the user name to Admin and leave the password box empty. Click Log In to continue. Note that a first time setup will automatically launch the D-Link Setup Wizard. If the wizard appears, click Cancel.

3.Click on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Click Save Settings to continue.

4.Click Setup and then click Network Settings. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server checkbox. Click Save Settings to continue.

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5.Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your network. Click Save Settings to save your settings. Use this new IP address to access the configuration utility of the router in the future. Close the browser and change your computer’s IP settings back to the original values as in Step 1.

6.Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to your network.

7.Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the router and connect it to your other router. Do not plug anything into the Internet (WAN) port of the D-Link router.

8.You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers. To configure your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router. Refer to the Configuration section for more information on setting up your wireless network.

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Configuration

There are several different ways you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your clients:

D-Link SetupWizard -This wizard will launch when you log into the router for the first time. Refer to page 14.

QRS Mobile App - Use your iPhone, iPad, or iPodTouch to configure your router. Refer to page 21.

Manual Setup - Log into the router and manually configure your router (advanced users only). Refer to page 26.

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Quick Setup Wizard

If this is your first time installing the router, open your web browser.You will automatically be directed to the Wizard Setup Screen.

If you have already configured your settings and you would like to access the configuration utility, please refer to page 26.

This wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet.

Click Next to continue.

Please wait while your router detects your internet connection type. If the router detects your Internet connection, you may need to enter your ISP information such as username and password.

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If the router does not detect a valid Ethernet connection from the Internet port, this screen will appear. Connect your broadband modem to the Internet port and then click Connect.

If the router detects an Ethernet connection but does not detect the type of Internet connection you have, this screen will appear. Click Guide me throughtheInternetConnectionSettings to display a list of connection types to choose from.

Select your Internet connection type and click Next to continue.

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If the router detected or you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and password and click Next to continue.

Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work with a router.

If the router detected or you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username, password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue.

If the router detected or you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username, password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue.

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If the router detected or you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS settings supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue.

For both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz segments, create a wireless network a name (SSID) using up to 32 characters.

Create a wireless security passphrase or key (between 8-63 characters).

Your wireless clients will need to have this passphrase or key entered to be able to connect to your wireless network.

Click Next to continue.

In order to secure your router, please enter a new password. Check the Enable Graphical Authentication box to enable CAPTCHA authentication for added security. Click Next to continue.

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Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and click Next to continue.

The Setup Complete window will display your wireless settings. Click

Save and Connect to continue.

If you want to create a bookmark to the router, click OK. Click Cancel if you do not want to create a bookmark.

If you clicked Yes, a window may appear (depending on what web browser you are using) to create a bookmark.

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To use the mydlink service (mydlink.com or the mydlink Lite app), you must have an account. Select if you do have a mydlink account or if you need to create one. Click Next to continue.

If you do not want to register at this time, click Cancel.

If you clicked Yes, enter your mydlink account name (email address) and password. Click Login to register your router.

If you clicked No, fill out the requested information and click Next to create your mydlink account.

Your router setup is complete.

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The mydlink App will allow you to receive notices, browse network users, and configure your router from an iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch (iOS 3.0 or higher), Android device (1.6 or higher).

To download the "mydlink lite" app, visit the Apple Store, Android Market or http://mydlink.com/Lite.

PC and Mac users can use the mydlink portal at http://mydlink.com.

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QRS Mobile App

Set up the router using your iPad or iPhone

D-Link offers an app for your iPad, iPod Touch, or iPhone (iOS 4.3 or higher) to install and configure your router.

Step 1

From your mobile device, go to the iTunes Store or Google Play and search for‘D-Link’. Select QRS Mobile and then download it.

Step 2

Once your app is installed, you may now configure your router. Connect to the router wirelessly by going to your wireless utility on your device. Scan for the wireless network name (SSID) as listed on the supplied info card. Select and then enter your security password (Wi-Fi Password).

Step 3

Onceyouconnecttotherouter,launchtheQRSmobileappand it will guide you through the installation of your router.

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SharePort Mobile App

The SharePort Mobile makes it simple to access media saved on your USB drive right from your iPhone, iPad or Android device. Just follow the three simple steps below:

1.Download the SharePort Mobile App from the Apple App store or the Google Play store to your mobile device.

2.Plug the USB flash drive with media content such as movies (mov or mp4), music (mp3 or wav), photos (jpg, bmp, gif or png), or documents (key, pages, numbers, txt, ref, doc, PPt, XIS, or Pdf) to the DIR-836L.

3.Connect your Mobile device wirelessly to the DIR-836L. Then, open the SharePort Mobile App, and you will be able to stream your movies, music, and photos to all your mobile devices.

Note: You must enable the SharePort Web Access option from the Setup > Storage page (refer to page 52 - manual setup) for this app to work properly.

App Installation

1.Insert your USB thumb drive or external hard drive into the DIR-836L.

2.Scan this code using a barcode scanner App (e.g. Bakodo or RedLaser) from your iOS or Android device. If you do not have the App, search for D-link SharePort Mobile from the App Store or Google play. You will be directed to the App Store or the Google play store to begin the

Installation process. Please make sure you have Internet connection before downloading the app.

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3. From your mobile device, click Settings.

Settings

4.iOS - Press Wi-Fi, select the wireless network (SSID) that you created in the setup and then enter your Wi-Fi password.

Android - Press Wireless & Networks > Wi-Fi Settings and then select the wireless network (SSID) that you created in the setup. Enter your Wi-Fi password.

5. Once connected, click on the SharePort Mobile icon.

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6. The following screen will appear.

7.Click on Settings icon located on the right top corner of the screen. Click Edit to enter your User Name and Password. Once you finish, click Done to continue.

8.For the Movie section, click the movie icon to play your movie from your USB flash drive.

9.For the Music section, click the music icon to play your music from your USB flash drive.

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10.For the Photo section, click the Photo icon to view your photos from your USB flash drive.

11.For the Files section, click on the Files icon to view your files from your USB flash drive.

12.For the Folder section, click the folder icon to view your folders from your USB flash drive.

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